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Saskatchewan tables legislation to promote Status of the Artist; Kevin Garland appointed executive director at the National Ballet of Canada; New endowment to support retired dancers; Max Wyman appointed to UNESCO; Regina ensemble represents North America at international folk festival; Kokoro Dance hosts beach front butoh festival; Michael Trent and Mary Jago new ambassadors of the DTRC; Dance radio show launched in Montréal; Christine Moynihan appointed executive director of DUO; CCDT tours south-east Asia; Hip hop program provides positive role for youths [Culture Shock Canada; Kimahli Powell]; Robert Duplessis dies at age 57; Website of the Month: Square Feet: www.torontoartscape.on.ca/main/800.squarefeetframe.htm

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